First Dental Visit for Your Child
The ADA recommends that children receive their first dental exam by the time they are a year old. Dental exams for children can be either exciting or frightening experiences for young children. You can help your children feel more confident by helping prepare them for their first appointments with our Los Angeles dentist.
Talking to your children about their upcoming appointments can be one way to get them ready. Tell them about how dental care can help them get a bright, healthy smile and that regular dental checkups can help them avoid dental problems, such as cavities. Many childrenís books are designed to approach this topic in a child-friendly way, but talk to our dentist about which ones are most recommended. Some older books may contain outdated information or even attitudes that can increase rather than decrease anxiety.
Your children may also wish to accompany you to one of your dental checkups. Your child can watch you have your teeth cleaned and examined, which gives him or her an opportunity to see that it isnít a painful or scary experience. Our dentist can even explain each procedure step by step so that he or she can feel more confident when it comes time for his or her turn in the dental chair. If your child is still too uncomfortable and anxious for his or her appointment, thatís ok. Our Los Angeles periodontal pediatric dentist understands. We have plenty of experience dealing with children, and we will take the time necessary to get to know and understand your child so that his or her first dental appointment goes smoothly and comfortably.
Give us a call today to schedule your childís first appointment or to learn more.